- Canal 250
by Anthony Burton.
This book tells the story of 250 years of history on the canals and of the people who made and used them. It describes the great engineers and the industrialists who promoted the canals they built.
It also tells the story of the anonymous navvies who dug the canals, the men and women who ran the boats and the workers who kept the canals running.
Covering the entire history of the canal network, from the glorious early days, through the years of decline, up to the subsequent revival of the canals as leisure routes.
Hard back. 192 pages. 17.9 cms x 25.5cms approx. Illustrated in colour and black & white.
Price £17.99p and can be ordered here.